Trump’s remarks on Charlottesville draw strong reactions across political spectrum

Trump’s remarks on Charlottesville draw strong reactions across political spectrum

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President Trump interrupted a signing ceremony for veterans to publicly denounce the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia saying the U.S. government is “ready, willing and able” to step in.USA TODAY

President Donald Trump listen to a reporter’s question regarding the ongoing situation in North Korea, Aug. 11, 2017, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.(Photo: Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)

As could be expected, the Internet had many reactions to President Trump’s response to Saturday’s violence in Charlottesville, Va., from both sides of the political aisle.

In a speech from his Bedminster, N.J., residence Saturday afternoon Trump blamed “many sides” for the violent clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Virginia. His remarks brought many reactions online from Republicans as well as Democrats, with many calling out the president for seemingly refusing to single out white supremacists.

Cory Gardner, a Republican senator from Colorado, tweeted: “Mr. President – we must call evil by its name. These were white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism.”

Democratic minority leader and congresswoman from California Nancy Pelosi tweeted directly at the president writing, “Repeat after me, @realDonaldTrump: white supremacy is an affront to American values. #Charlottesville.”